Ontario Visual arts teacher Jobs – 12 Openings This Week

Middle and Senior School Visual Arts Teacher (Full-Time)
Elmwood School —Ottawa, ON
- $70,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
- Dental care
Visual Arts Instructor-Animation/Sculpture/ Industrial Design/ Video Editing
WeArt Studio —Markham, ON
- $25–$50 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
- Bachelor's
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Teacher - Art Portfolio
UMC High School —Toronto, ON
- $40,000 a year
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
- In-person
- Dental care
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1.0 FTE Permanent Grade 7 Teacher, Arts and Media Program
Durham Catholic District School Board —Whitby, ON
- $53,385–$119,942 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching
Supply Teacher
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School —Oakville, ON
- Education
- Bachelor's
- Teaching
Art Teacher
Superior Child International Academy —Markham, ON
- $17.20–$35.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- No university degree
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Promotions Specialist
Western University —London, ON
- $27.58 an hour
- Temporary
- Marketing
- English
- Project management
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Grade 1-6 (Junior School) Subject Teachers (PT)
InnovOak School —Kitchener, ON
- Part-time
- Computer Science
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
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Grade 1-6 (Junior School) Sciences and HomeForm (FT)
InnovOak School —Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
- Bachelor's
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10d
Grade 1-6 (Junior School) English, Social Studies, HomeForm (FT)
InnovOak School —Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
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10d
Early Childhood Teacher
CEFA EARLY LEARNING MEADOWVALE —Mississauga, ON
- $24–$28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Registered Early Childhood Teacher (RECE) - Toddler and Preschool Rooms
CEFA Oakville —Oakville, ON
- From $25.86 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Middle and Senior School Visual Arts Teacher (Full-Time)

Elmwood School -
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$70,000–$100,000 a year

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Bachelor's
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

Elmwood School is a learning community of professionals who are passionate about education and embrace our values of respect, innovation, collaboration, integrity, and responsibility. Each one of us understands the power of our opportunity to inspire and support our students to challenge themselves and discover their true potential. Our school is more than a place to work. It’s a place where you can positively impact the life and development of young girls and grow as a professional, a leader, and a colleague.

If you are an energetic, committed educator with an equal passion for your subject area and for teaching girls, we are keen to hear from you. Let us know about your teaching philosophy, your experience both inside and outside of the classroom, and why Elmwood might be the right match for you. Elmwood actively seeks educators of diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents, particularly those with experience teaching in an International Baccalaureate school.

We offer competitive compensation, a variety of benefits and supports, and a thought-provoking and inspirational environment.

Middle and Senior School Visual Arts Teacher (Full-Time)

Employer: Elmwood School.
Location of Work: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Reports to: Principal, Middle and Senior School
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Position Summary

At Elmwood School, we believe that when girls are given the space to explore, create, question, and lead, they become courageous architects of their own futures. We invite applicants to consider joining a community that has spent more than 110 years shaping confident, compassionate young women who are lifted and unstoppable.

As our Middle and Senior School Visual Arts Teacher, you will be a key force in nurturing our students' social, emotional, and academic well-being. Reporting to the Principal, Middle and Senior School, you will inspire creativity, technical skill, cultural awareness, and authentic self-expression through the visual arts. You will teach within the frameworks of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), as well as the Ontario curriculum, ensuring that every student experiences a classroom intentionally designed for how girls learn best.

Elmwood is proud to be the first school in North America accredited in all three IB programmes. In our all-girls environment, students engage deeply in discussion, take intellectual risks, and grow in confidence without the limiting stereotypes that can shape coeducational settings. Here, the visual arts are a powerful pathway to voice, leadership, and self-discovery.

Compensation Details

Expected Compensation:
$70,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with 3-5+ years of experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation Components (if applicable):

Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), when applicable
Professional development funding, including IB training
Access to Elmwood’s wellness and community programming

Key Responsibilities

In alignment with Elmwood’s mission and vision, the successful candidate will:

Model and actively promote the IB Learner Profile in daily practice.
Design and implement an engaging Visual Arts curriculum aligned with the IB MYP and DP frameworks and the Ontario Arts curriculum.
Encourage students to develop a personal artistic process encompassing investigation, reflection, critique, and exhibition.
Nurture creativity, critical thinking, and innovation by motivating students to experiment, explore, and embrace artistic risk-taking.
Prepare students for IB assessments and, where appropriate, support submissions to exhibitions and competitions.
Coordinate and display student artwork in exhibitions, showcases, and community events.
Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring studio environment, ensuring responsible use of materials and equipment.
Collaborate within the department and across disciplines to design coherent, well-articulated, and interdisciplinary programmes.
Support students’ academic, emotional, and social growth, nurturing each girl’s talents, purpose, and sense of self through our Homeroom/Tutorial program.
Build strong, trust-based relationships with families through ongoing communication and participation in community events.
Contribute meaningfully to co-curricular programmes, including clubs, workshops, and field trips, including overnight experiences as assigned.
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth, including IB professional learning.
Ensure classroom readiness prior to the start of each school year.
Assume additional duties as assigned by the Head of School or designate.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education with a focus in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or Art Education.
Valid Ontario Teaching Certificate or eligibility to obtain certification prior to the start date.
Minimum of three years of experience teaching middle and high school Visual Arts; IB and independent school experience preferred.
IB MYP/DP Arts training and or experience considered an asset, or willingness to complete IB professional development.
Proficiency across a wide range of artistic media, including traditional and digital tools.
Experience integrating technology in the arts, including digital illustration, photo and video editing, and design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Procreate.
Strong classroom management skills with an emphasis on safety, inclusion, and inspiration.
All Elmwood School employees are required to provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Desired Dispositions and Approaches

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A commitment to inquiry-based, experiential, and concept-driven learning.
Skill in formative and summative assessment aligned with IB philosophy.
Dedication to differentiated instruction and educating the whole student.
A passion for global perspectives and cultural awareness in the arts.
A collaborative spirit and eagerness to work across disciplines.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
A deep belief in girls’ capacity to lead, create, and contribute with confidence and integrity.

In our all-girls setting, we see students who are thoughtful in critique, generous in discussion, and bold in experimentation. We are seeking a teacher who will help them discover that creativity is not simply a subject, but a stance toward the world.

Work Schedule

Full-time, permanent position (vacancy) commencing August 31, 2026.

School-year schedule with participation in required meetings, co-curricular programmes, and community events.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief letter of interest outlining your experience and what inspires you about this role to [email protected]. Please include the Job Title in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with interviews beginning after June 10, 2026.

Equity and Accessibility

Elmwood School is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We are united by a shared promise to deliver peace of mind and possibility to families. If you are inspired by the power of girls’ education and believe in building a learning environment where every student is lifted and unstoppable, we look forward to learning more about you.

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Ready to take the next step? We are currently accepting application for the 2026/27 academic year and we'll guide you through the process.

Education's Gold Standard

Elmwood is proud to be the only International Baccalaureate continuum school in the city, giving our students the most comprehensive and innovative education possible.

Student Life at Elmwood

While Elmwood's education is superb, what really makes the Elmwood experience unforgettable is the myriad athletic, co-curricular, service, and arts opportunities available to students.

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visual arts teacher jobs in ontario

Middle and Senior School Visual Arts Teacher (Full-Time)

Visual Arts Instructor-Animation/Sculpture/ Industrial Design/ Video Editing

Teacher - Art Portfolio

1.0 FTE Permanent Grade 7 Teacher, Arts and Media Program

Supply Teacher

Art Teacher

Promotions Specialist

Grade 1-6 (Junior School) Subject Teachers (PT)

Grade 1-6 (Junior School) Sciences and HomeForm (FT)

Grade 1-6 (Junior School) English, Social Studies, HomeForm (FT)

Early Childhood Teacher

Registered Early Childhood Teacher (RECE) - Toddler and Preschool Rooms

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